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1. A person who aids or conspires to commit an offence, and the offence actually occurs, will be punished:
a. As an accessory after the fact
b. With punishment provided for the main offence under POCSO
c. Only with a fine
d. Not punishable
2. X convinces Y to commit sexual assault on a child. Y commits the assault. Under which section is X liable?
a. Section 3
b. Section 17
c. Section 14
d. Section 8
3. A group plans (conspires) a sexual assault on a child. One member executes it. The others are liable under:
a. Section 3
b. Section 17
c. Section 13
d. Section 12
4. A person gives tools or substances to commit a sexual offence on a child. The offence occurs. This person is punishable under:
a. Section 4
b. Section 17
c. Section 14
d. Section 12
5. The Explanation in Section 17 clarifies that an offence is said to be committed in consequence of abetment when:
a. It occurs without any connection to abetment
b. It occurs due to instigation, aid, or in pursuance of a conspiracy
c. It is reported late
d. It is minor in nature
6. Which of the following is true regarding Section 17?
a. Abetment is punishable only if the offence is completed
b. Abetment is punishable even if the offence does not occur
c. Abetment is never punishable
d. Abetment is only punishable with fine
7. Punishment under Section 17 applies only when:
a. Offence is abetted but not committed
b. Offence is committed as a direct consequence of abetment
c. Offence is legal
d. Offence is reported late
8. Section 18 of the POCSO Act, 2012 deals with:
a. Abetment of offences
b. Attempt to commit an offence
c. Sexual harassment
d. Pornographic acts involving children
9. Whoever attempts to commit any offence punishable under the Act shall be punished with:
a. Only a fine
b. Imprisonment as provided for the offence, which may extend to one-half of the maximum term or with fine, or both
c. Imprisonment of 1 year only
d. Exemption from punishment
10. In Section 18, “any act towards the commission of the offence” means:
a. Mere planning without action
b. Doing an act that advances the attempt to commit the offence
c. Thinking about the offence only
d. Reporting the offence
11. X tries to sexually assault a child but is caught before completing the act. X can be punished under:
a. Section 3
b. Section 18
c. Section 16
d. Section 12
12. Section 18 ensures punishment even when:
a. Offence is completed successfully
b. Only an attempt is made
c. Only abetment occurs
d. Offence is minor
13. X plans and begins to commit sexual assault on a child but is stopped by the police midway. Under which section is X liable?
a. Section 3
b. Section 18
c. Section 5
d. Section 7
14. A person attempts aggravated penetrative sexual assault but fails. Punishment will be:
a. Same as full punishment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault
b. One-half of the maximum imprisonment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault
c. Only fine
d. Exempted
15. If X attempts an offence under the Act by helping someone else, he is punishable under:
a. Section 16 only
b. Section 18
c. Section 14
d. Section 7
16. The punishment for attempt under Section 18 may include:
a. Imprisonment only
b. Fine only
c. Both imprisonment and fine
d. Community service only
17. Section 18 applies when a person:
a. Completes the offence successfully
b. Does an act in furtherance of an offence without completing it
c. Only plans without action
d. Only reports the offence
18. The intent of Section 18 is to:
a. Punish only completed offences
b. Deter persons from attempting sexual offences against children
c. Punish only abettors
d. Protect offenders
19. Section 19 of POCSO Act, 2012 deals with:
a. Attempt to commit an offence
b. Reporting of offences
c. Punishment for sexual harassment
d. Use of child for pornographic purposes
20. Under Section 19, who is required to report an offence under the Act?
a. Only police officers
b. Only the child victim
c. Any person, including the child, who apprehends or has knowledge of the offence
d. Only a parent or guardian
21. The report under Section 19 must be made to:
a. Only the nearest hospital
b. The Special Juvenile Police Unit or the local police
c. Only the Special Court
d. Only a school authority
22. Section 19 overrides which provision?
a. BNS
b. BNSS
c. Juvenile Justice Act
d. BSA
23. Every report under Section 19 shall be:
a. Written, ascribed an entry number, and recorded in a book kept by the Police Unit
b. Only oral, no written record needed
c. Recorded only in electronic format
d. Kept secret from the child
24. When a report is given by a child, it must be recorded:
a. In legal jargon
b. In simple language understandable to the child
c. Only through a parent
d. Only in electronic form
25. If the child does not understand the language in which the report is being recorded, the police must:
a. Ignore the child’s comprehension
b. Provide a translator or interpreter
c. Ask the parent to translate
d. Postpone recording
26. Section 19 mandates that the police must report the matter to:
a. Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and the Special Court or Court of Session within 24 hours
b. Only to the hospital
c. Only to the nearest police station
d. Only to the parent of the child
27. If the police are satisfied that the child is in need of care and protection, they must:
a. Ignore the matter
b. Make arrangements including admitting the child to a shelter home or hospital within 24 hours
c. Only inform the parents
d. Only record the case in a diary
28. A 12-year-old child witnesses another child being sexually assaulted and reports it to the police. The police must:
a. Refuse to take the report because the child is a minor
b. Record the report in simple language, provide interpreter if needed, and take steps for care and protection
c. Only inform the parents
d. Delay action until adults confirm
29. The key objective of Section 19 is:
a. Delay justice
b. Ensure timely reporting, child protection, and immunity for informants acting in good faith
c. Punish false informants only
d. Make reporting optional
30. Section 20 of POCSO Act, 2012 deals with:
a. Reporting of offences by any person
b. Obligation of media, studio, and photographic facilities to report cases
c. Punishment for aggravated sexual assault
d. Care and protection of child victims
31. Who is required to report under Section 20?
a. Only police officers
b. Any personnel of media, hotel, lodge, hospital, club, studio, or photographic facility
c. Only parents of the child
d. Only teachers and principals
32. Section 20 applies irrespective of:
a. Whether the personnel is an adult or minor
b. The number of persons employed in the facility
c. The location of the facility
d. The type of media used
33. What type of material triggers the reporting obligation under Section 20?
a. Any general photograph of children
b. Any material sexually exploitative of a child, including pornographic, sexually-related, or obscene representations
c. Only videos
d. Only printed books
34. To whom should the personnel report sexually exploitative material under Section 20?
a. Only the nearest police station
b. The Special Juvenile Police Unit or local police
c. Only to the child’s parents
d. Only to a media authority
35. Which of the following is included under Section 20?
a. Hotels and lodges
b. Studios and photographic facilities
c. Media organizations
d. All of the above
36. Section 20 ensures that personnel reporting such material:
a. Can ignore reporting if they feel it’s minor
b. Must report whenever they come across sexually exploitative material
c. Are required to delete the material and do nothing
d. Should first publish it online
37. A hotel receptionist finds a USB containing pornographic images of children. Under Section 20, what should they do?
a. Ignore and delete the USB
b. Report immediately to the Special Juvenile Police Unit or local police
c. Publish it on social media to raise awareness
d. Keep it as evidence for personal use
38. A photographer discovers a client using a studio for making obscene pictures of a child. Under Section 20, the photographer must:
a. Warn the client only
b. Report to the Special Juvenile Police Unit or local police
c. Keep the matter secret to protect business
d. Delete the pictures and continue working
39. Section 20 applies to:
a. Only government media
b. All media, commercial facilities, and studios regardless of ownership
c. Only non-profit organizations
d. Only online platforms
40. Which of the following is considered sexually exploitative material under Section 20?
a. Any sexual content involving a child
b. Pornographic images of children
c. Obscene representation of children
d. All of the above
41. Under Section 20, if a studio employee comes across a sexually exploitative video, failure to report it could lead to:
a. Liability under POCSO Act
b. Reward from authorities
c. No consequences
d. Only civil liability
42. Which of the following does Section 20 NOT specifically mention?
a. Clubs and hotels
b. Studios and photographic facilities
c. Schools and colleges
d. Media personnel
43. Section 21 of POCSO Act, 2012 deals with:
a. Cognizance of offences
b. Punishment for failure to report or record a case
c. Punishment for sexual assault
d. Care and protection of child victims
44. Under Section 21(1), who is liable for punishment?
a. Only police officers
b. Any person who fails to report an offence under Section 19(1) or Section 20, or fails to record it under Section 19(2)
c. Only the parents of the child
d. Only doctors
45. What is the maximum punishment under Section 21(1) for failing to report or record a case?
a. 1 year imprisonment
b. 6 months imprisonment or fine or both
c. 3 years imprisonment
d. Death penalty
46. Section 21(2) deals with:
a. Any person failing to report an offence
b. In-charge of any company or institution failing to report an offence committed by a subordinate
c. Children committing an offence
d. Punishment for aggravated sexual assault
47. What is the maximum punishment under Section 21(2) for a person in-charge of an institution who fails to report?
a. 6 months imprisonment
b. 1 year imprisonment and fine
c. 2 years imprisonment
d. 3 years imprisonment and fine
48. Section 21(3) specifies that the provisions of subsection (1) do NOT apply to:
a. Police officers
b. Media personnel
c. Children
d. Hospital staff
49. A journalist comes across sexually exploitative material involving a child but does not report it to the Special Juvenile Police Unit. Under Section 21(1), the journalist may be punished with:
a. Death
b. Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine, or both
c. No punishment
d. Only a warning
50. A school principal knows that a teacher has sexually harassed a child but fails to report it. Under Section 21(2), the principal can be punished with:
a. Imprisonment up to 6 months
b. Imprisonment up to 1 year and fine
c. Only a fine
d. Nothing, as Section 21 does not apply
51. A subordinate employee commits a sexual offence, and the manager fails to report it. Section 21(2) applies because:
a. The offence is committed by the manager
b. The manager is in-charge of the subordinate and fails to report
c. Section 21(2) does not apply to institutions
d. The subordinate is a child
52. Section 22 of POCSO Act, 2012 deals with:
a. Punishment for sexual assault
b. Punishment for false complaint or false information
c. Punishment for aggravated sexual assault
d. Care and protection of child victims
53. Under Section 22(1), who is punishable?
a. Any person making a false complaint or providing false information about offences under Sections 3, 5, 7, or 9 with intent to humiliate, extort, threaten, or defame
b. Only police officers
c. Only children
d. Only parents
54. Maximum punishment under Section 22(1) for a false complaint by an adult:
a. 3 months imprisonment
b. 6 months imprisonment or fine or both
c. 1 year imprisonment
d. Death
55. Section 22(2) states that:
a. Children making false complaints are punished with imprisonment
b. No punishment shall be imposed on a child making a false complaint or providing false information
c. Children are fined only
d. Punishment is same as adults
56. Section 22(3) deals with:
a. False complaints by children
b. False complaints by adults against a child, knowing it to be false
c. Sexual assault by adults
d. Sexual harassment
57. Maximum punishment under Section 22(3) for making a false complaint against a child:
a. 6 months imprisonment
b. 1 year imprisonment or fine or both
c. 2 years imprisonment
d. Death
58. A man files a false complaint against a colleague under Section 7 of POCSO to defame him. What punishment can he face?
a. No punishment
b. Imprisonment up to 6 months or fine or both
c. Death penalty
d. Only fine
59. Which of the following intentions make a false complaint punishable under Section 22(1)?
a. To obtain justice
b. To humiliate, extort, threaten, or defame
c. To inform authorities of a real offence
d. To report negligence of parents
60. The purpose of Section 22 is to:
a. Protect children from false complaints
b. Ensure timely reporting of offences
c. Punish sexual offenders
d. Provide care and protection to victims
61. Section 22 ensures accountability for:
a. Only sexual offenders
b. Persons making false complaints or giving false information with malicious intent
c. Children
d. Media personnel
62. Section 23 of POCSO Act, 2012 primarily deals with:
a. Punishment for sexual assault
b. Procedure for media reporting involving children
c. Punishment for aggravated sexual assault
d. Reporting by police
63. According to Section 23(1), no person shall make any report or present comments on a child:
a. Without having complete and authentic information
b. Without permission from parents only
c. Without publishing in national newspapers
d. Only in electronic media
64. The purpose of Section 23(1) is:
a. To prevent false complaints
b. To protect the child’s reputation and privacy
c. To punish sexual offenders
d. To ensure police investigation
65. Under Section 23(2), media shall not disclose:
a. Identity of the child
b. Address, school, photograph, family details
c. Any particulars that may reveal the child’s identity
d. All of the above
66. Who can permit disclosure of the identity of a child for reasons recorded in writing?
a. Police officer
b. Special Juvenile Police Unit
c. Special Court competent to try the case
d. Media publisher
67. Who is jointly and severally liable for acts or omissions of media employees under Section 23(3)?
a. Police officers
b. Publisher or owner of media or studio or photographic facilities
c. Parents of the child
d. Government authorities
68. Section 23(3) ensures that:
a. Media employees alone are punished
b. Employers are also held responsible
c. Only publishers are punished
d. Police supervise media publications
69. Maximum imprisonment under Section 23(4) for media violating child protection norms:
a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 3 years
d. 5 years
70. A photographer shares a child’s photo online without consent or verification. Punishment can be:
a. Fine only
b. Imprisonment 6 months to 1 year or fine or both
c. Death penalty
d. Warning letter only
71. Can the Special Court allow disclosure of a child’s identity?
a. Never
b. Only if it serves the child’s interest and reasons are recorded in writing
c. Only for national media
d. Yes, without restrictions
72. Which of the following is NOT allowed under Section 23?
a. Reporting facts without identifying the child
b. Publishing child’s photograph, name, and school without consent
c. Seeking court permission for disclosure
d. Ensuring privacy of child in media reports
73. Section 23 ensures that media reporting in POCSO cases:
a. Promotes sensationalism
b. Protects the child’s identity and dignity
c. Encourages public naming of child victims
d. Is exempt from liability
74. Section 24 of the POCSO Act, 2012 primarily deals with:
a. Reporting of offences
b. Recording of the statement of a child
c. Punishment for sexual assault
d. Procedure for media reporting
75. According to Section 24(1), the statement of the child shall be recorded at:
a. Police station only
b. Court only
c. Residence of the child or a place where he usually resides or place of his choice
d. Any public place
76. As far as practicable, who should record the statement of the child under Section 24(1)?
a. Any police officer
b. Woman police officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector
c. Public Prosecutor
d. Special Court Judge
77. Section 24(2) mandates that the police officer recording the statement of the child:
a. Must be in uniform
b. Must not be in uniform
c. Can be in uniform
d. Must wear ceremonial dress
78. The purpose of Section 24(2) is to:
a. Make child comfortable and reduce fear
b. Ensure police authority is visible
c. Maintain formality
d. Allow media presence
79. Section 24(3) ensures that:
a. The accused can question the child directly
b. The child is completely protected from the accused during investigation
c. Media can record the child’s statement
d. Parents are not allowed
80. Under Section 24(5), the police officer shall ensure:
a. The child’s identity is publicly disclosed
b. The child’s identity is protected from the public media
c. Only the accused knows the child’s identity
d. Parents disclose the child’s identity
81. Identity of the child can be disclosed only if:
a. Media requests it
b. Accused requests it
c. Special Court directs it in the interest of the child
d. Police officer decides
82. A child’s statement is recorded at the police station in the night. This is:
a. Compliant with Section 24
b. Violation of Section 24
c. Allowed if parents consent
d. Allowed for urgent cases
83. During investigation, the child accidentally meets the accused. This constitutes:
a. Compliance with POCSO
b. Violation of Section 24(3)
c. Acceptable if brief
d. Mandatory in some cases
84. Which of the following is mandatory under Section 24?
a. Statement recorded in presence of media
b. Police officer in uniform
c. Statement recorded at residence or place of choice
d. Detention of child at night
85. Who ensures compliance with Section 24 during recording of a child’s statement?
a. Special Court Judge
b. Police officer making investigation
c. Media personnel
d. Child Welfare Committee
86. Section 25 of POCSO Act, 2012 deals with:
a. Punishment for sexual assault
b. Recording of statement of a child by Magistrate
c. Media reporting
d. Abetment of offence
87. Under Section 25(1), if the child’s statement is recorded under Section 183 BNSS, the Magistrate must:
a. Paraphrase the child’s statement
b. Record the statement as spoken by the child
c. Let the advocate of the accused question the child freely
d. Only record the police version
88. The proviso in Section 25(1) excludes:
a. The Magistrate from recording
b. The accused from being present
c. The advocate of the accused from being present while statement is recorded
d. The police from filing report
89. Under Section 25(2), after the police file the final report under Section 193 BNSS, the Magistrate shall provide:
a. Only to the child a copy of the FIR
b. Only to the police a copy of the statement
c. To the child and his parents or representative, a copy of the document specified under Section 230 BNSS
d. To the media a copy of the statement
90. Section 230 BNSS document contains:
a. Charge-sheet and particulars of the case
b. Medical report only
c. Police investigation notes
d. Magistrate’s personal notes
91. The primary purpose of Section 25 is to:
a. Ensure fairness to the accused
b. Protect the child’s version from being misinterpreted
c. Expedite trial
d. Allow media access
92. The Magistrate paraphrased the child’s statement while recording it under Section 183 BNSS. This is:
a. Fully compliant with Section 25
b. Violation of Section 25(1)
c. Acceptable with child’s consent
d. Acceptable if parents approve
93. A child’s statement recorded under Section 183 BNSS by Magistrate allows:
a. The accused’s lawyer to be present
b. Only the Magistrate and child
c. Police and child only
d. Any public officer to be present
94. Why is the advocate of the accused not allowed during recording of the child’s statement?
a. To prevent intimidation or influence over the child
b. To save time
c. To reduce paperwork
d. To allow media coverage
95. Who is entitled to receive a copy of the Section 230 BNSS document after filing of final report?
a. Only the accused
b. Only the child
c. The child and his parents or representative
d. Police only
96. Section 26 of POCSO Act, 2012 primarily deals with:
a. Punishment for sexual assault
b. Additional provisions regarding recording of statement of a child
c. Media reporting of cases
d. Medical examination of the child
97. Under Section 26(1), the statement of the child shall be recorded:
a. Only in the presence of the police
b. As spoken by the child in the presence of parents or a person in whom the child has trust
c. Only in court in front of the Magistrate
d. Only in writing without any person present
98. The translator or interpreter under Section 26(2) must have:
a. Any basic qualification
b. Such qualifications, experience, and payment of fees as prescribed
c. Only a degree in law
d. No qualifications required
99. Section 26(3) allows seeking assistance of:
a. Only the parents of the child
b. A special educator or a person familiar with the child’s communication, or an expert
c. Only the police officer
d. Only the Magistrate
100. Section 26(4) prescribes that wherever possible, the statement of the child should also be recorded by:
a. Handwritten notes only
b. Audio-video electronic means
c. Police diary only
d. Telephone recording
101. A child with speech impairment is giving a statement. Which of the following is compliant with Section 26?
a. Ignoring communication difficulties and recording whatever is heard
b. Using a special educator familiar with the child’s mode of communication
c. Only the police record the statement
d. Asking parents to interpret without verification
102. A child speaks a language unknown to the police officer. What is required under Section 26?
a. Police officer can record as per his understanding
b. A translator or interpreter with prescribed qualifications and fees should assist
c. The child’s statement cannot be recorded
d. Only parents can translate
103. Recording a child’s statement via audio-video electronic means is:
a. Optional wherever possible
b. Mandatory in all cases
c. Only for children below 12 years
d. Only for disabled children
104. Section 26 applies to statements recorded by:
a. Only Magistrates
b. Only Police Officers
c. Both Magistrates and Police Officers
d. Media Personnel
105. Who decides if audio-video recording is necessary under Section 26(4)?
a. Police only
b. Magistrate only
c. Magistrate or Police Officer, as the case may be
d. Court of Session
106. Section 26 ensures that recording of statements is:
a. Accurate, child-friendly, and sensitive to needs of children with disabilities
b. Strictly in the presence of police only
c. Done only in court
d. Available for public viewing
107. Section 27 of POCSO Act, 2012 deals with:
a. Recording of child’s statement
b. Medical examination of a child
c. Reporting of offences
d. Punishment for sexual assault
108. Under Section 27(1), medical examination of a child can be conducted:
a. Only after FIR is registered
b. Even if FIR or complaint has not been registered
c. Only in court
d. Only after police investigation is completed
109. The medical examination under Section 27 is conducted in accordance with:
a. BNS
b. Section 184 of the BNSS,2023
c. Section 25 of POCSO Act
d. Juvenile Justice Act
110. In the case of a girl child, the medical examination shall be conducted by:
a. Male doctor only
b. Woman doctor only
c. Any doctor
d. Family physician
111. Section 27(3) mandates that the medical examination shall be conducted in the presence of:
a. Only the police officer
b. The parent of the child or any other person in whom the child reposes trust or confidence
c. Only the Magistrate
d. Any family member
112. If the parent or trusted person is not available during medical examination, Section 27(4) provides that:
a. Examination cannot be conducted
b. A woman nominated by the head of the medical institution may be present
c. Only police officer can be present
d. A male staff member may supervise
113. A 10-year-old boy is a victim of sexual assault. His parents are not available during the medical examination. According to Section 27, who can accompany the child?
a. Any hospital staff
b. A woman nominated by the head of medical institution
c. Police officer
d. Neighbour of the child
114. Medical examination under Section 27 can be conducted:
a. Only after completion of investigation
b. Immediately upon suspicion or knowledge of offence
c. Only in presence of Magistrate
d. Only in court premises
115. Section 27 applies:
a. Only after FIR is registered
b. Even before FIR is registered
c. Only after charge-sheet is filed
d. Only after child turns 18
116. Section 28 of POCSO Act, 2012 deals with:
a. Punishment for sexual assault
b. Designation of Special Courts for speedy trial
c. Reporting of offences
d. Abetment of offence
117. Who designates Special Courts under Section 28(1)?
a. District Magistrate alone
b. State Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court
c. Police Commissioner
d. Central Government only
118. Special Courts are designated for:
a. Each police station
b. Each district
c. Each state
d. Only metropolitan cities
119. A Court of Session notified as a children’s court under which Act shall be deemed to be a Special Court under POCSO Act?
a. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
b. Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
c. BNS
d. BNSS
120. A Special Court under Section 28 can also try offences:
a. Only under POCSO Act
b. Under any other law where the accused may be charged at the same trial
c. Only civil offences
d. Only online offences
121. Section 28(3) gives Special Courts jurisdiction to try offences under which Act?
a. BNS,2023
b. Information Technology Act, 2000
c. Juvenile Justice Act
d. Limitation Act,1963
122. Special Courts have jurisdiction under IT Act for offences under:
a. Section 66
b. Section 67B
c. Section 375
d. Section 420
123. Section 67B of the IT Act relates to:
a. Cyber theft
b. Publication or transmission of sexually explicit material depicting children
c. Hacking government systems
d. Online defamation
124. The jurisdiction of Special Court under Section 28(3) is specifically to address:
a. Financial frauds
b. Facilitation of abuse of children online
c. Theft of property
d. Traffic violations
125. A Special Court is trying a POCSO case, and the accused is also charged with an offence under BNS for the same incident. Can the Special Court try both?
a. No, only POCSO offence
b. Yes, under Section 28(2)
c. Only if BNS offence is minor
d. Only with permission from High Court
126. For offences under Section 67B of the IT Act, the Special Court can try cases:
a. Only if the child consents
b. Only if accused is adult
c. In so far as it relates to sexual abuse of children online
d. Only offline cases
127. Section 29 of the POCSO Act deals with:
a. Punishment for offences
b. Presumption as to certain offences
c. Reporting of offences
d. Procedure of trial
128. Section 29 creates a presumption against:
a. The victim
b. The investigating officer
c. The accused person
d. The Special Court
129. Presumption under Section 29 applies to offences under:
a. Sections 3, 4, 5, 6 only
b. Sections 7, 8, 9, 10 only
c. Sections 3, 5, 7 and 9
d. All offences under POCSO Act
130. Which of the following sections is not covered under Section 29 presumption?
a. Section 3
b. Section 5
c. Section 7
d. Section 12
131. Section 29 presumption applies to:
a. Commission of offence only
b. Abetment only
c. Attempt only
d. Commission, abetment and attempt
132. The presumption under Section 29 is:
a. Absolute and conclusive
b. Irrebuttable
c. Rebuttable
d. Discretionary
133. Section 29 shifts the burden of proof from:
a. Accused to prosecution
b. Prosecution to accused
c. Court to police
d. Victim to State
134. Presumption under Section 29 shall be made by:
a. Magistrate
b. Police officer
c. Special Court
d. High Court
135. The words “shall presume” indicate that the presumption is:
a. Optional
b. Mandatory
c. Advisory
d. Procedural
136. Section 29 presumption is similar in nature to presumption under:
a. Section 118 of BSA
b. Section 35(1) BNSS
c. Section 337 BNSS
d. Section 63 BNS
137. Presumption under Section 29 operates:
a. Before trial
b. After conviction
c. During trial
d. After appeal
138. An accused is prosecuted under Section 7 of the POCSO Act. What is the position under Section 29?
a. No presumption applies
b. Court may presume guilt
c. Special Court shall presume guilt
d. Presumption applies only after conviction
139. If the accused successfully rebuts the presumption under Section 29:
a. Conviction is mandatory
b. Acquittal must follow
c. Case is transferred
d. FIR is quashed
140. Section 29 presumption can be rebutted by:
a. Cross-examination
b. Defence evidence
c. Circumstantial evidence
d. All of the above
141. Section 29 reflects the legislative intent of:
a. Strict liability
b. Reverse burden of proof
c. Natural justice
d. Plea bargaining
142. What is the primary duty of the Special Court under Section 36(1) of the POCSO Act?
a. To ensure speedy trial
b. To ensure the child is not exposed to the accused during testimony
c. To punish the accused immediately
d. To appoint a Special Public Prosecutor
143. While ensuring the child is not exposed to the accused, the Special Court must also ensure that—
a. The accused is not present at all
b. The accused can hear the statement and communicate with his advocate
c. The accused personally cross-examines the child
d. The trial is conducted in camera only
144. Section 36 applies specifically at which stage of the proceedings?
a. During investigation
b. During filing of charge-sheet
c. At the time of recording of evidence
d. At the time of sentencing
145. Which authority is responsible for ensuring compliance with Section 36?
a. Police Officer
b. Child Welfare Committee
c. Special Court
d. Public Prosecutor
146. Section 36 seeks to balance child protection with—
a. Media rights
b. Accused’s right to silence
c. Accused’s right to hear evidence and consult counsel
d. Speedy investigation
147. Which of the following methods is expressly permitted under Section 36(2) for recording a child’s statement?
a. Audio recording only
b. Video conferencing
c. Written affidavit
d. Police interrogation room
148. Apart from video conferencing, which method may be used to prevent the child from seeing the accused?
a. Closed courtroom
b. Use of single visibility mirrors or curtains
c. Removing the accused from the court record
d. Recording statement at police station
149. Under Section 36, can the accused be completely denied access to the child’s testimony?
a. Yes, in all cases
b. Yes, if the court directs
c. No, the accused must be able to hear and communicate with counsel
d. Only in heinous offences
150. Which principle of criminal jurisprudence is preserved while applying Section 36?
a. Presumption of innocence
b. Natural justice
c. Right to fair trial
d. All of the above